Celebrate Asian Heritage Month
May is Asian Heritage Month, an annual celebration dedicated to recognizing and honouring the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of people of Asian descent. Visit RHPL branches to explore featured displays and collections that recognize and celebrate Asian cultures in our community. Plus, enjoy special programming and activities throughout the month.
Upcoming Programs and Events
Join us at the library for a special storytime, celebrate Anime North, and more!
May 15: Let's Draw Anime! (9–12 yrs)
Learn more about the creative style that has taken the world by storm, and take your drawings to a new level in this Anime and Manga art class. (Registration required.)
May 15: Teen Art Workshop: Anime (13–17 yrs)
Develop your character design skills through Japanese animation drawing techniques and explore the range of art styles in the Anime and Manga universe. (Registration required.)
May 21: Asian American Representation in Literature: Rebecca F. Kuang (Adults)
Join us at the library to watch the livestream event of this virtual author talk. There will be tea, snacks, and the opportunity to ask the author questions in real time. (Registration required.)
May 25: Tales and Tunes in Mandarin and Cantonese (All Ages)
Hear and share songs, rhymes and stories in Mandarin and Cantonese during this special storytime. Join us for this drop-in event.
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Multilingual Collections
Browse our collection of multilingual books to find something you’ll enjoy reading in your home language, or if you're learning a second language. These collections are an important part of the library's mission to offer equitable service to our members and help us to connect with the communities we serve.
